Exhibitions, festivals and events for February and March 2019

February 2019

A solo show by
Justine
Allison is the opening exhibition in the second series of The
Language of Clay. It expands the dialogue presented through the
first series and celebrates singular expertise. The Language of
Clay is a series of national touring exhibitions organised by
Mission Gallery in collaboration with Ruthin Craft Centre, funded
by ACW.

Join New Quay Birds of Prey and get up close and personal
with some of Britain's beautiful native owls. Learn all about them
and watch them fly. All in aid of Save New Quay Memorial Hall.
Refreshments available.

A humorous and heartfelt investigation into love, loss and
longevity by Lost Dog Lost Dog are an award-winning dance theatre
company headed by Artistic Director/ Performer Ben Duke. Lost Dog’s
new show reveals the real story of Romeo and Juliet. It turns out
they didn’t die in a tragic misunderstanding, they grew up and
lived happily ever after. Well they lived at least......

The three-day event is the perfect start to your gardening
year with expert talks on everything from growing fruit and
vegetables to keeping your garden colourful at any time of year.

SPEAKERS

Friday 15th February 2019

10.40 Snowdrops – Confessions of a Galanthophile.
Julian Wormald will tell about snowdrops, in the UK – myth and
history, cultivation, and his ongoing Historic Welsh Snowdrop Hunt.
Finally an auction of bulbs - starts at 50p, sold to the highest
bidder!!
1.00 Hellebores, winter wonders. Concentrating
mainly on the Lenten Rose, Richard will guide us through the many
interesting new additions to the already vast range. Learn how to
grow them and how to avoid any pitfalls. Also propagation,
hybridisation and general maintenance
3.15 Roddy Milne – ‘Ornamental Grasses’ A very
welcome return, Roddy will enthral us with his passion for these
architectural and often majestic additions to the garden. Excellent
for summer colour with the added bonus of winter interest.

Saturday 16th February 2019

10.40 Carley Green from NBGW – Californian
expedition. Carly Green will wow us with her pictorial
talk on her visit to California, relating what she has seen in the
U.S. to what we grow in sunny Wales. Also a brief talk about her
work on conserving Welsh natural plants.
1.00 Gareth Davies – A love affair with Roses. A
leading authority on Roses. No stranger to all aspects of this
fascinating plant his knowledge is wide and detailed. Here he will
give us a brief history of Roses, their uses in the garden, tips on
their cultivation and the best of healthy modern varieties.
3.15 Matt Granfield – Vegetable growing. This
could well be the highlight of the day!!! Matt will guide us
through many aspects of vegetable growing. Very much a talk for the
audience, this is set to be both informative and amusing. Richard
will be along to lend a hand if the audience get too excited.

Sunday 17th February 2019

10.40 Joe Atkins head gardener at Aberglasney – Plant
combinations. Joe’s enthusiasm is so inspiring and this
new talk promises to be as good as his others. If you are looking
for ideas then this is the one for you. As always another one that
is not to be missed!
1.00 Bob Dyer – Woodland Plants. Bob is one of
those amazing people whose knowledge of gardening is humbling. He
is a VERY keen amateur gardener who grows things. in his Gower
garden. to die for. Come and see how he nurtures some of the rarest
plants around. as well as the usual and popular. Can’t wait to hear
this one!
3.15 Malcolm Berry, the dreaded gardener – Organic
Gardening. Our most popular speaker and one who fills us
with inspirational, often slightly controversial and extremely
wildlife friendly advice. His following is legendary, and his talks
are totally in tune with nature. If you want to grow plants
organically then Malcolm is your man.

Are you aged between 14 and 25 and interested in marine
wildlife? Join our
#LivingSeas team for a Dolphin Watch Picnic in
New Quay. We'll carry out a marine mammal survey, looking out for
bottlenose dolphins, porpoise and grey seals. Learn how to identify
each species and see what animals you can spot. Find out more about
how we monitor the local marine mammal populations and how you can
become a volunteer! Please wear warm and waterproof clothing and
bring along a picnic. We'll provide hot drinks. This event is for
young people aged 14-25 who are interested in volunteering. It is
not suitable for children under 14. Please contact us on 01545
560024 or info@cbmwc.org if you would like to come along.

March 2019

Cardigan's first St David's Day Parade Celebrate the National
Patron Saint of Wales. Everyone is welcome to join the Cardigan
Parade celebrating St David's Day and the launch of the first Parêd
Gŵyl Dewi organised by Cered. Small World Theatre's fierce, giant
Welsh Dragon will roar at the head of the procession leaving
Cardigan Guildhall at 1pm and following the High Street to a public
ceremony and more entertainment in the grounds of Cardigan Castle.
Onlookers and those who want to take part in the Parade should meet
at The Guildhall at 12.30pm.

Join us for an epic day of Football, Live Music, Craft Beer
and Street Food! Performances by: Mari Mathias Candy
Mountain Chris Summerill The Adventures of Bert & Henry Bear
Island Johnny Cage & The Voodoogroove Paradox Ticket holders
will have full access to all the New Quay Super 6's Invitational
Charity Cup action and Family Fun Zone (from 9am) as well as the
Main Fundraising Festival Tent (from 1pm) which will play host to
an incredible line up of Live Music throughout the day as well as
the dedicated Event Bar and Food Stalls. The evening festivities
continue into the night with the Charity Auction at 7pm, followed
by 4 incredible headliners.
TICKETS online here:
VIP Table: £250 (Max of 10 Per Table - Access to
VIP area, complimentary drinks on arrival, nibbles, table service)
Festival Tent: Under 16's go free (Min age 7) but
MUST be accompanied by a responsible adult when in the Festival
Tent for insurance purposes (1pm till late). There are no age
restrictions for the Family Fun Zone or to watch the New Quay Super
6's Invitational Charity Cup (9am-5pm).

the Sunday market with Eats. Indulge in a selection of
delicious food, treats and some real bargains. FLEat is a unique
shopping experience and a fabulous community event. Showcasing a
selection of professional designers, artists, makers and bakers.
You can expect clothing, bric-à-brac, crafts and unique pieces of
art. Treat yourself to a delicious lunch or take away a selection
of cakes.
It’s a great way to spend a Sunday.